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Jeff Goldblum will perform a regular jazz concert at The Bourbon Room Hollywood.
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Jeff Goldblum to Play a Weekly Jazz Show at the Bourbon Room
The Hollywood performance venue is back with an eclectic lineup, including appearances by Shoshana Bean, Derek Klena, and Katya.
Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney in <em>Chester Bailey</em> at Contemporary American Theatre Festival in West Virginia
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Interview: Father and Son Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney, Together Onstage in Chester Bailey
The new drama is currently running at Barrington Stage Company.
Trip Cullman and Halley Feiffer
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Thelma and Louise Musical in the Works From Halley Feiffer and Neko Case
Trip Cullman is currently attached to direct.
Bond 45's exterior on West 46th Street
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Theater District Eateries Bond 45, Joe Allen, and Glass House Tavern Announce Reopenings
The restaurants are staples of the theatrical community.
Jessie Mueller, Armie Hammer, K. Todd Freeman, and Sally Murphy in <em>The Minutes</em> in 2020
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The Minutes Will Reopen on Broadway at Studio 54
Tracy Letts's drama is directed by Anna D. Shapiro.
Anthony Veneziale, Chris Sullivan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aneesa Folds, and Arthur Lewis in Freestyle Love Supreme.
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Freestyle Love Supreme, American Utopia, Broadway Advocacy Coalition to Receive Special Tonys
The honors will be presented on September 26.
Rachel Zegler in <em>West Side Story</em>
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Rachel Zegler to Lead Disney's Live Action Snow White Remake, With Pasek and Paul Songs
The movie will start production in 2022.
Jackie Hoffman will star in <em>Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings)</em>.
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Jackie Hoffman to Star in World Premiere Comedy Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings)
The Emmy nominee from Feud: Bette and Joan will play a local star in a community theater production of Fiddler on the Roof.
John Ross Bowie
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Interview: John Ross Bowie Brings the Ramones Back to the Stage
Bowie's play Four Chords and a Gun will be performed with an all-star cast via Play-PerView.
(© Gene Reed)
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Tickets for The Music Man, Starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, Are Back on Sale
The show is now booking for performances beginning December 20.
Nathan Lane Is Ready to Be Bruce Springsteen's Understudy
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Nathan Lane Is Ready to Be Bruce Springsteen's Understudy
"I am just one bad seafood dinner away from becoming the Boss."
The cast of the off-Broadway revival of <em>Rock of Ages</em> rocks out.
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Rock of Ages and Kinky Boots Featured in John W. Engeman Theater 2021-2022 Season
The Long Island theater returns with a season of live musicals after a year of darkness.
Michael McElroy and Allen René Louis
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Interview: Michael McElroy Passes the Broadway Inspirational Voices Baton to Allen René Louis
Louis takes over as artistic director of McElroy's Tony-honored organization this year.
Tina Landau is the Drama Desk Award-winning director curating a special Pride event on Little Island.
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Little Island to Host Tina & Friends: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beautiful) for Pride
The SpongeBob SquarePants director invites you to bring something beautiful to the park.
Kyle Dean Massey
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Kyle Dean Massey Announces Departure From Company Revival, Owing to Impending Fatherhood
Massey is expecting his first child with husband Taylor Frey.
Carrie Fisher, Patti LuPone, and Jean Smart
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Patti LuPone, Jean Smart, Carrie Fisher to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars
Find out who else will be honored along Hollywood Boulevard.
Nova Y. Payton and Christopher Jackson (center) lead the cast of <em>After Midnight</em>, directed by Jared Grimes, for Signature Theatre.
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Commemorate Juneteenth With 5 Top Shows, Past and Present, Streaming Now
From Anna Deavere Smith to Jomama Jones, these are some of our critics' highly recommended shows that you can watch at home now.
Heather Christian
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Ars Nova Announces Its 2021-22 Season
Heather Christian's Oratorio for Living Things, directed by Lee Sunday Evans, will return as a part of the new season.
Britton Smith
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Interview: Britton Smith on Backing Up Lil Nas X, Singing at 54 Below, and Changing Broadway
Smith, president of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, gets ready for his shows at the nightclub with his band, Britton and the Sting.
Kevin Kline and Meryl Streep
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Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline Streaming in Dear Elizabeth This Weekend. See What Else Is On
Broadway Bares: Twerk From Home premieres online this Sunday.
<em>Speakeast - Times Square</em> will perform at Bond 45 in the Hotel Edison.
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Speakeasy Sets Up in Times Square
The circus-burlesque-nightclub experience comes to 46th Street.
Mike Birbiglia
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Mike Birbiglia to Bring New Show The Old Man and the Pool to Berkeley Rep
Birbiglia's latest solo work will be directed by Seth Barrish.
A scene from <em>American Utopia</em> on Broadway
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David Byrne's American Utopia Will Play the St. James After Bruce Springsteen
Byrne's Broadway hit returns this fall.
Mauricio Martinez and Adrienne Warren
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Exclusive: Mauricio Martinez to Host Bryant Park Concerts This Summer, From Adrienne Warren and More
The shows are free in person and via livestream.